This issue focuses on collaboration throughout the Network. It features descriptions of the eight newly-funded sites, collaborative efforts between Kennedy Krieger Family Center in Baltimore, MD. and the University of Maryland School of Social Work to create a new graduate course, and efforts between the Center for Children & Family Health in Durham, NC. and the Herald-Sun to publish opinion-editorials on child mental health and trauma. It also highlights Network members who have been honored in the fields of mental health and trauma, and the NCTSN Terrorism and Disaster Speaker Series. This issue's Affiliate Spotlight describes the affiliate program and what some affiliate sites and professionals are doing to stay involved with the NCTSN.

This issue highlights a brand new graduate trauma course being offered by S.C.A.N., Inc, the Survivor Wall Project from La Rabida's Chicago Child Trauma Center, and the work being done by affiliate member Andrus Children's Center in implementing the Sanctuary Model. Look out for a feature on Safe Horizon's Hope Shining public awareness initiative, and a recap of "In Harm's Way 2008: The Fatherhood Solution," a national event hosted by Children's Institute, Inc. The issue also highlights the completion of two high-impact NCTSN products and takes a closer look at how the NCTSN is committed to supporting military children and families.

This issue includes a recap of the 2008 NCTSN All-Network Meeting held in Anaheim, California, an update on NCTSN mini-grants, and a closer look at family and consumer involvement in the NCTSN. Look out for a feature on alumnus Steve Meister's run for Congress, and a glance into the inner workings of the Child Sexual Abuse Committee. The issue also highlights the remaining Complex Trauma Speaker Series presentations, the NCTSN Track at the 23rd San Diego International Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment, and Children's Mental Health Awareness Day on May 8th.